Home and Garden
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Keeping it simple lets a home shineNov 25, 2015 5:00 am - One of the biggest flaws in interior design is not knowing when to stop. Sure, there are homes and rooms for those who love to collect or have inherited heirlooms or ant...
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Sleek, slim surfaces make a room feel largerNov 22, 2015 12:01 am - When you are fighting for every square inch, think slim. Each design element needs to be as simple and as thin as possible. This means tops, sides and depths of cabinets...
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Savvy shoppers choose Christmas on the FoxNov 22, 2015 12:00 am - By next weekend, Thanksgiving will be a mere memory. Fed up with turkey and trimmings, tryptophan-induced naps and televised football, you'll be ready to face the inevit...
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Make holiday decorating easier this yearNov 21, 2015 6:15 am - It is not the holiday season until homes, stores and town centers are decorated in lights and tinsel. When entire neighborhoods are enhanced by bows and animated figurin...
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Homeownership is not for everyoneNov 21, 2015 4:00 am - Some people are not cut out for homeownership. I call them NoHos. What distinguishes them is not their income, their family structure, their mobility, or where they live...
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Demand growing for pet-friendly homesNov 21, 2015 12:01 am - Homebuilders and designers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of pets when designing new homes. For some buyers, selecting a home with special accommodati...
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Like not having a kitchen because you don't like to cookNov 21, 2015 12:00 am - A couple of weeks ago we heard from homeowners who were remodeling their master bath and couldn't decide between a fancy walk-in shower or a tub/shower combination. Some...
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How to become a community association managerNov 21, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I want to become a community association manager in Illinois. What are the requirements? A. There appears to be a shortage of licensed community association managers,...
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FHA reforms don't rescue condo buyersNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're a first-time buyer with a moderate income and not much cash for a down payment on a condo, the availability of Federal Housing Administration (FHA...
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When to negotiate repairs with sellersNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We offered full price on a home and hired a home inspector. The main issue in his report was rust and corrosion in the forced air furnace. A heating contractor confir...